On 21 May, the European Commission published its new Single Market Strategy, identifying priority areas to improve market integration and simplify cross-border operations.

Several elements are particularly relevant to FEICA (and therefore BASA). Under efforts to remove regulatory fragmentation, the Commission targets inconsistent packaging and labelling rules, with a focus on harmonisation through upcoming legislation like the PPWR and digital tools such as the Digital Product Passport (DPP).

Importantly, the strategy references upcoming omnibus proposals aimed at streamlining digital and green transition legislation, with possible impacts on strategic sectors like defence. For SMEs, the Commission proposes voluntary measures to support sustainability disclosures and improve access to sustainable finance, which could benefit smaller companies in the A&S industry. Lastly, the expansion of the DPP under the New Legislative Framework revision may further integrate product-related digital information, with future applications across product categories relevant to FEICA & BASA.

[Summary provided by FEICA]